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U.K. Makes Historic Recognition of Palestinian Statehood
Britain announced on Sunday that it recognizes a Palestinian state due to Israel's failure to meet certain conditions, like achieving a ceasefire in the...
Gaza Offensive Rages as 10 Nations Prepare to Recognize Palestine
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Israeli forces continued a heavy assault on Gaza City, killing at least 60 Palestinians and targeting tunnels and booby-trapped structures, as Hamas warned...
Israel-China Tensions Surface at Xiangshan Forum Over Gaza War
As a well-known Egyptian expert on Chinese politics and the policies of the ruling Communist Party in China, I closely followed the events that...
After High-Profile Interventions, Trump Steps Back from Diplomatic Front
After initially focusing on international conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza, Trump is shifting his attention back to domestic issues. At a recent Pentagon meeting,...
Smotrich’s Apocalyptic “Decisive Plan”
Notorious both in Israel and abroad, yet beloved as a visionary by his constituencies, Bezalel Smotrich is the far-right leader of Israel’s National Religious...
Denied a US Visa, Abbas Speaks to UN by Video
The United Nations General Assembly recently voted to let Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas address world leaders next week through video, after the U. S....
Sixth Time: US Shoots Down UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution, Backing Israel
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The United States cast its sixth veto at the United Nations Security Council to block a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in...
Qatar Bombing: A Wake-Up Call for Gulf Diplomacy and Regional Security
In the Middle East, where political allegiances often change as frequently as the sands in the desert, the recent Israeli bombing of Qatar has...
Gaza Plunged Into Telecom Blackout as Israeli Forces Push into City Center
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A total telecommunications blackout has engulfed Gaza as Israeli tanks advanced into key neighborhoods of Gaza City, signaling an imminent escalation of ground...
Israel Tramples Qatar’s Sovereignty: Lessons Learned
On September 9, 2025, something unthinkable happened: Israel bombed Qatar. For a nation that had long worn the dual identity of mediator and the...